The PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty Course

+ 18 YRS

1 DAY

€160

Are your waters cold? Want to stay warmer and comfortable for longer? Want to extend the scuba season? Diving dry is the best way!

Who should take this course?

Divers wishing to extend their dive season, and those who feel uncomfortable in colder temperatures during the winter months. For those divers, this specialty course is just right, the dry suit will mainly seal you off from the cold, making diving more comfortable. Staying warm is also a safety factor that becomes very important whilst diving in cold water. Anybody who loves diving during the colder months of the year or even divers who enjoy ice diving, diving with a dry suit is a must!

What will you learn?

During this course, you will learn and

Gain knowledge of how to put on a dry suit and remove it

Skills to improve buoyancy control whilst diving with a dry suit

The procedures of safe diving when using a dry suit

The maintenance of a dry suit, basic repairs and storage

Learn more about the different types of dry suites

Dealing with excess gas in feet using emergency roll drill

What scuba gear you will use?

Basic scuba diving equipment

Dry suit and undergarment if required (drysuit/undergarment must be your own)

What learning material do you require?

The PADI Dry Suit Manual

Pre-requisites

Participants must be10 years of age, or older

Minimum PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or equivalent from another training agency

Participants under the age of 18 years must have parent or guardian consent

Complete a diver medical questionnaire declaring you are in good physical health